Question

1. a chunk of gold weighs 1 n on earth. on the moon its weight would be a) less. b) the same. c) more. d) none of the above

Explanation:

Step1: Recall weight formula

Weight $W = mg$, where $m$ is mass and $g$ is gravitational - acceleration.

Step2: Compare gravitational - accelerations

The gravitational acceleration on the Earth ($g_{E}$) is about 9.8 m/s² and on the Moon ($g_{M}$) is about 1.62 m/s², $g_{M}

Step3: Determine weight on Moon

Since mass $m$ of the gold is constant, and $W = mg$, when $g$ is smaller (on the Moon), the weight $W$ is smaller.

Answer:

A. less